Special Needs Teacher

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking dedicated and passionate Special Needs Teachers to work within specialist provisions in the Portsmouth area. The schools that we work with cater for Primary and Secondary puils, most of whom will be working to below Age Related Expectations. 

The Role:

You will be teaching pupils with a variety of moderate to complex additional needs, which may include:

• Autism (ASC)

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties

• Communication and interaction needs

• Physical needs

You will be responsible for creating and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that are tailored to individual learning plans, supporting pupils’ academic progress as well as their personal development.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  

• Have experience working within an SEN or specialist setting

• Be confident adapting lessons to meet diverse learning needs

• Demonstrate strong behaviour management skills

• Be patient, resilient and committed to inclusive education

Role Requirements:

• Must have a current QTS

• Right to work in the UK

• Enhanced Child only DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one

• Recent, relevant teaching experience

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

• Competitive pay in line with the national teacher pay scale

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Dedicated consultant support

• Opportunity for long-term and permanent placements

If you are interested in moving into a new role, or would like to take on some supply work, please do let us know by applying today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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